Americans should be rightly alarmed that the country’s birth rates have declined to yet another new low — falling by 23% over the last nearly two decades. But they aren’t dropping for political reasons — the drop is as stark in Texas as it is in New York. They’re dropping, I fervently believe, because America … Read more
There’s another Ball in the bunch. LaMelo Ball and his partner Ana Montana announced that they had welcomed a baby boy into the world earlier this year and that they are launching a platform and nonprofit in order to support women through the fertility and IVF process. The new addition to the family was born … Read more
Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi still hasn’t come face to face with her birth mother. Although the “Jersey Shore” star had plans to Zoom call her mom, she revealed to The Post that she realized she still needs more time. “I’m holding off with that. I don’t think I was ready,” she said from the red carpet for … Read more
Your adult race destiny may be determined at birth. Ultra-endurance events have surged in popularity, with more than 150,000 North Americans racing ultramarathons (a distance longer than the standard 26.2-mile marathon) last year. And while these hardcore events can prematurely age vital parts of the body, one factor may shape how the body responds to … Read more
Freddie Freeman is officially a Girl Dad. The Dodgers first baseman and his wife, Chelsea, announced on Tuesday their baby daughter entered the world on Sunday. Freddie and Chelsea Freeman announced the birth of their first daughter on Tuesday. Instagram/chelseafreeman5 Freddie and Chelsea Freeman and their three sons posed with their newest family member on … Read more
New research has found a concerning characteristic in babies that could greatly affect their health down the line. While some gut microbiome can pass in utero, a newborn’s gut microbiome was previously thought to be nearly sterile, mostly acquiring bacteria during birth or via breastfeeding. But new findings may prove otherwise, according to research presented … Read more
Bills quarterback Josh Allen and his wife, actress Hailee Steinfeld, are officially a family of three. The couple announced Thursday in Steinfeld’s Beau Society newsletter they have welcomed a little girl. “Our baby girl has arrived!! We’re feeling incredibly grateful and blessed and savouring these early moments. Thank you so much for the love and … Read more
New York’s moms-to-be are itching to deliver there. But for one woman, the itching didn’t stop when she got home. After a successful scheduled Cesarean birth — her second at the Alexandra Cohen Hospital for Women and Newborns at 68th and York — one woman claims she came home with a flea infestation that would require … Read more
A critically endangered monkey has given birth just months after surgeons saved her foot in a pioneering operation. Masaya was the first ever roloway monkey to undergo surgery which removed a golf-ball sized mass from her foot. The 15-year-old primate had one toe amputated during the procedure at University of Liverpool’s Small Animal Teaching Hospital. … Read more
When a teen girl recently posted on TikTok about the “pros and cons of birth control,” almost 120,000 people hit the “like” button. Of the pros, the girl said her birth control made her period disappear and referenced its “99%” success rate at preventing pregnancy. Of the cons, she said it’s made her constantly bloated … Read more
Blake Corum revealed on Thursday his wife, Makiah, gave birth to their first child over the weekend. In a sweet Instagram post, the Rams running back shared little Zara Corum entered the world on Saturday at 19 inches and just over six pounds. Blake Corum shared several snaps of his newborn in a sweet Instagram … Read more
Bo Nix has a new birthday twin. On Wednesday, wife Izzy Nix announced the birth of the couple’s first child, daughter Riley Belle, who was born on the Broncos quarterback’s 26th birthday in late February. “Riley Belle Nix arrived on her dad’s birthday — 2/25/26 at 4:45 pm, 6 lbs 11 oz. The best birthday … Read more
Hailey Bieber has really opened up — and luckily, so did her uterus. On an episode of the podcast “She MD” this week, the beauty entrepreneur sat down with co-hosts Mary Alice Haney and Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi, who also happens to be Bieber’s OBGYN, to go deep on her medical history — including her recent pregnancy. … Read more
Kyle Tucker was hardly the only big addition to the Dodgers family this week. Max Muncy and his wife, Kellie, revealed on Thursday they welcomed their new baby daughter into the world on Tuesday. Max Muncy and his wife, Kellie, announced the birth of their little girl, Macie Grace, this week. Kellie Muncy In an … Read more
Oh baby. Pregnancy can come with a lot of ups — a brand new bundle of joy — and downs, like complications and even the possibility of premature birth. But there is one upside to women who get pregnant at certain ages, and it could not only add years to their lives but also improve … Read more
Niners Nation got a new, adorable member just in time for San Francisco’s playoff game this weekend. Fred Warner and his wife revealed on Wednesday they’ve officially welcomed their first daughter into the world. Fred Warner and his wife, Sydney, announced the birth of their first daughter in an Instagram post on Wednesday. Instagram/@sydneywarner Sydney … Read more
You’ve heard of the rise of “Ozempic babies” — where women who’ve previously struggled with infertility get knocked up on GLP-1s — but new research shows that going off those drugs may have a negative impact on pregnancy. A new study from Mass General Brigham found that women who stopped taking popular GLP-1 medications before … Read more
Tortillas sold in California will soon change forever in hopes that a new ingredient will boost infant health. Beginning New Year’s Day, most tortillas and corn masa products sold in the state will be required to contain folic acid, a vitamin that’s vital to baby health. In 1998, the US required manufacturers to fortify some … Read more
It’s been a holiday season to remember for new parents-of-four Anna Kournikova and Enrique Iglesias. Days after the longtime couple announced the birth of their fourth child, a source told People on Friday that the former tennis star, 44, and singer, 50, are “floating on air” after welcoming the newest member of their family. “Anna … Read more
It’s a taxing time for sweethearts in China. After a 30-year exemption, the country is slapping a 13% sales tax on condoms, birth control pills and devices, hoping to boost its declining birth rates and offset the long-term impact of an aging population and declining workforce. And with contraception more expensive under the new law, which takes … Read more